Supply Chain Specialist

**Job Summary**: Be responsible for procurement, inventory planning, import-export including logistics coordination with 3PL to ensure functioning supply chain.
The position will be based at our office located in **Penang, Bayan Lepas**. you will be responsible for effectively managing inventory planning, logistics, import-export activities, and procurement processes. Additionally, you will be controlling material inventory levels, providing accurate reporting of inventory metrics, coordinating logistics and import-export activities, monitoring shipment status, managing 3PL logistics company operations, validating invoices, generating purchase orders, tracking order delivery dates, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations in purchasing functions.

**What we’re looking for**:

- Minimum 5 years related work experience in Supply Chain field (preferably in a multi-national company).
- Bachelor's degree or above, chemical or life science major is helpful
- Understand inventory planning models, procurement & logistics.
- Familiar with Poison Type B licensing requirements; including a license holder if required
- Understand import & Bonded biz process

**Who you are**:

- ** Inventory/ Demand Planning**: You should have a good understanding of inventory planning models and strategies. Be able to analyze data collected from the onsite team to recommend weekly replenishing proposals, control material inventory levels, and implement planning strategies such as safety stock and lead time.
- ** Logistics and Import-Export Expertise**: Someone who can coordinate logistics and import-export activities. This includes monitoring shipment statuses, ensuring on-time delivery between bonded zones, and managing relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) companies.
- ** Procurement Skills**: Capable of generating purchase orders, managing payment terms, and maintaining accurate and timely purchase order and delivery details. Compliance with laws and regulations related to the purchasing function is essential.

**How you will thrive and create an impact**

As the Supply Chain Specialist, you will work closely with the internal teams and external customers which includes:

- ** End-to-end supply chain involvement**: allows you to gain a holistic understanding of the entire supply chain process, from forecasting and inventory management to transportation and supplier relationships. It provides an opportunity to broaden your skill set and knowledge base.
- ** Collaboration and Relationship Building**: In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and 3PL logistics companies. By fostering strong relationships and effective communication, you can create a positive impact on collaboration and ensure smooth operations throughout the supply chain.
- ** Continuous Improvement**: This position offers opportunities for continuous improvement within the supply chain function. Your ability to identify areas for enhancement, propose innovative solutions, and drive process improvements can result in greater efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction.

Why Avantor?

**Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.**

**The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.**

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**DISCLAIMER**:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
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